Justin Edwards' Family Bible NT (1851)
1 Thessalonians 1:7
Macedonia and Achaia; mentioned together as adjoining Roman provinces, comprising the whole of Greece. Achaia comprised the southern part of Greece, of which Corinth was the capital.
Macedonia and Achaia; mentioned together as adjoining Roman provinces, comprising the whole of Greece. Achaia comprised the southern part of Greece, of which Corinth was the capital.
1 THESSALONIANS 1:7 tu,pon It is more likely that copyists would have altered the singular number tu,pon (B D* 6 33 81 104 181 424c 442 1311 1739 1908 2005 itd, r vg syrp, pal copsa, bo, fay arm eth...
Verse 7. _YE WERE ENSAMPLES_] τοπους. _Types, models_, or _patterns_; according to which all the Churches in Macedonia and Achaia formed both their _creed_ and their _conduct_....
SO THAT YE WERE ENSAMPLES TO ALL THAT BELIEVE - Examples in reference to the firmness with which you embraced the gospel, the fidelity with which you adhered to it in trials, and the zeal which you sh...
ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS THE CHURCH OF THE THESSALONIANS AND ITS BLESSED CONDITION CHAPTER 1 _ 1. Greetings and thanksgiving 1 Thessalonians 1:1)_ 2. The gospel and its blessed fruits 1 Thessalon...
THANKSGIVING FOR THE PAST. As in all his epistles except Gal., Paul commences with a paragraph of congratulation, singling out for special praise the work of faith, the labour of love, and the patienc...
LOVE'S INTRODUCTION (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) Paul and Silas and Timothy send this letter to the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be to you and pe...
ENSAMPLES. Greek. _tupos._ See Philippians 1:3; Philippians 1:17, and compare 2 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 2:7;...
_so that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia_ Rather, YE BECAME AN ENSAMPLE (R. V.), or EXAMPLE, or PATTERN (as the same word naturalized as "type" in English is rendered in...
ΤΥΠΟΝ in BD* 17 47 67** latt vg sah cop. τυπους, in אACGKLP, &c., assimilated to ΥΜΑΣ. Cf. 2 Thessalonians 3:9; but the plural in 1 Peter 5:3. The T.R. omits second ΕΝ (ΤΗΙ ΑΧ.) after KL and many minu...
§ 2. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10. Thanksgiving for the Thessalonian Church This εὐχαριστία is one long sentence spun out in a continuous thread (cf. Ephesians 1:3-14; and see _Introd._ p. lix.). It affords...
ΏΣΤΕ (G5620) с _inf._ используется здесь для введения _прид._ результата, которое скорее выражает текущее действие, которое будет иметь долгосрочные последствия, чем просто наблюдаемые результаты (Mil...
SO THAT YE WERE ENSAMPLES— Τυπους, _types;_ that is, plans, models, of patterns; and, by a metaphor, it is used for _an example,_ or moral pattern. _Philippi_ and _Berea_ were in _Macedonia; Athens_ a...
TEXT (1 Thessalonians 1:7) 7 SO THAT YE BECAME AN ENSAMPLE TO ALL THAT BELIEVE IN MACEDONIA AND IN ACHAIA. Translation and Paraphrase 7. (But your sufferings with joy have resulted in much good, s...
So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. YE WERE - `Ye became [ genesthai (G1096)]. ENSAMPLES. So 'Aleph (') A C G g, read. B Delta f, Vulgate, 'ensample' (singular)...
PAUL'S THANKSGIVING 2 This is the pattern pastoral epistle. Paul's deep concern leads him to constant prayer for them, for he knows their need and has been torn from them before it was possible for h...
SALUTATION AND THANKSGIVING 1. Salutation. For Silvanus (Silas) see Acts 15:22; Acts 16:20; Acts 16:37; Acts 16:38. Timothy was one of St. Paul's most const
IN MACEDONIA] of which Thessalonica was the capital. AND ACHAIA] of which Corinth, where the Apostle was, was capital. ACHAIA, the Roman province (= Greece)....
WHEN JESUS CHRIST COMES 1 THE THESSALONIANS _IAN MACKERVOY_ ABOUT THE LETTER 1. THE WRITERS This letter is from Paul, Silas and Timothy. From these three, the *apostle Paul was the main author....
“Your zeal was so great and sincere that you, in your turn, became a model: for even in far-away countries the tale of your conversion is told with wonder.” ENSAMPLES. — Probably the singular should...
CHAPTER 3 THE SIGNS OF ELECTION 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (R.V.) THE Revised Version renders the οτι, with which ver. 5 begins, "how that," the Authorised Version, "for." In the first case, the Apostle is...
_Thanksgiving for the origin and achievements of the church_. 1 Thessalonians 1:2. Whenever Paul was at his prayers, he remembered his friends at Thessalonica; and whenever he recalled them his first...
IMITATORS AND EXAMPLES 1 Thessalonians 1:1 This chapter abounds in thanksgiving; and the Apostle recites the many beautiful and hopeful traits of character and behavior by which the members of this C...
This letter was intended as a message of comfort and instruction to those who were in the midst of persecution. In writing, the apostle associated himself with Silas and Timothy. He commenced by refer...
THE RECEPTION THE THESSALONIANS GAVE THE GOSPEL Paul indicated his attitude toward others following him in 1 Corinthians 11:1. He only wanted others to follow him as he followed Christ (1 Peter 2:21)....
(4) Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. (5) For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men w...
There is a special interest in examining the epistles to the Thessalonians, more particularly the first, because, in point of fact, it was the earliest of the letters of the apostles; and as the first...
7_So that ye were_. Here we have another amplification — that they had stirred up even believers by their example; for it is a great thing to get so decidedly the start of those who had entered upon t...
The apostle, in declaring (as was his custom) that which he felt respecting them the aspect in which they appeared to his heart and mind, speaks neither of gifts, as to the Corinthians, nor of the gra...
SO THAT YE WERE ENSAMPLES TO ALL THAT BELIEVE,.... They were not only followers of Christ and his apostles, whom they took for examples of faith, holiness, courage, meekness, and patience; but they we...
So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. Ver. 7. _So that ye were ensamples_] Gr. τυποι, types, moulds, patterns of piety, to those that were in Christ long before them....
_Ye became followers of us_ Obedient to our directions, and imitators of our example; _and of the Lord_ also Both in the holiness of your lives, and in the courage and patience with which you endured...
SO THAT YE WERE ENSAMPLES TO ALL THAT BELIEVE IN MACEDONIA AND ACHAIA....
A RECOMMENDATION OF THE CONGREGATION'S ATTITUDE....
Only in the two epistles to the Thessalonians does Paul include the names of his two co-workers, Silas and Timothy, in his addressing them. Also only in these does he refrain from designating himself...
II. Review of the history of the Thessalonian church, 1:2-10 A. Their faithfulness, 1:2-3 2 WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD ALWAYS FOR YOU ALL, MAKING MENTION OF YOU IN OUR PRAYERS; 3 Remembering without cea...
B. Their reception of the gospel exemplary, 1:4-7 4 KNOWING, BRETHREN BELOVED, YOUR ELECTION OF GOD. BELOVED...: OR, BELOVED OF GOD, YOUR ELECTION. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, b...
“SO THAT YE BECAME AN ENSAMPLE TO ALL THAT BELIEVE IN MACEDONIA AND IN ACHAIA.” “So”: Carefully note: Without joy, one is not being. Christ-like example. “BECAME AN”: The imitators now become the im...
6-10 When careless, ignorant, and immoral persons are turned from their carnal pursuits and connexions, to believe in and obey the Lord Jesus, to live soberly, righteously, and godly, the matter spea...
As ye followed our example, and of the Lord, so ye were examples yourselves, and such great examples that influenced all the believers both of Macedonia and Achaia. Your example reached beyond the con...
so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia. [Continuing, Paul gives thanks that he has so much evidence of the election of the Thessalonians that it amounts to a prac...
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‘So that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia, for from you has sounded out the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith towards Go...
_Paul thankfully acknowledges the Genuineness and Striking Characteristics of the Conversion of the Thessalonians_ It is merely for convenience' sake the first three Chapter s are divided. They really...
1 Thessalonians 1:7. YE BECAME AN ENSAMPLE. The whole congregation is regarded as a unit; the word being in the singular, according to the Vatican MS. ‘The true followers became themselves in turn pat...
SO THAT YE BECAME (ωστε γενεσθα υμας). Definite result expressed by ωστε and the infinitive γενεσθα (second aorist middle of γινομα) as is common in the _Koine_.AN ENSAMPLE (τυπον). So B D, but Al...
1 Thessalonians 1:7 I. The Thessalonian converts, having received the Gospel so heartily and held it so firmly, and having shown the influence which it exerted over their hearts and lives by their joy...
1 Thessalonians 1:1. _Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father...
CONTENTS: The model church. Three tenses of the Christian life. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul, Silvanus, Timothy. CONCLUSION: Those who have embraced the full Gospel, as proclaimed by t...
1 Thessalonians 1:1. _Paul and Silvanus._ The latter is so denominated in other passages of scripture, that being the name by which he was known to the gentiles. 2 Corinthians 1:19; 2 Thessalonians 1:...
SO YOU BECAME AN EXAMPLE. They honored Christ with their lives! This made them a good example to other believers. MACEDONIA. See map. This was "Northern Greece," and Thessalonica was its capital. GREE...
_And ye became followers of us and of the Lord _ FOLLOWERS OF THE APOSTLES AND OF THE LORD This is a very interesting and beautiful account of the triumph of the truth and the progress of religion i...
_So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia _ CHRISTIAN EXAMPLE AND CHARACTER I. Christian example. 1. Christians are first followers, then leaders; first imitators and t...
_For our gospel came not unto you in word only -_ THE COMING OF THE GOSPEL AND ITS EFFECTS I. The manner in which the gospel should come to a people. 1. In word. (1) In the word written. It is of...
1 THESSALONIANS—NOTE ON 1 THESSALONIANS 1:5 BECAUSE. Paul bases his confidence that the Thessalonians are elect on two things: the authenticity and authority of those preaching the gospel to them (v....
1 THESSALONIANS—NOTE ON 1 THESSALONIANS 1:2 Thanksgiving and Encouragement. It is typical for Paul to include a word of thanksgiving near the beginning of his letters ...
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 1 Thessalonians 1:6. FOLLOWERS OF US AND OF THE LORD.—R.V. “imitators.” St. Paul begs his Corinthian readers to imitate him, _even as_ he imitates Christ. The same tho...
EXPOSITION CONTENTS.—Paul, after the address and salutation, testifies that he renders constant thanks to God for the Thessalonians, calling to remembrance their faith, love, and hope, being assured o...
Let's turn to first Thessalonians. Paul, the apostle, on his second missionary journey had taken Silas with him, who was commended by the church in Jerusalem as one of the leaders. When they got to De...
1 Peter 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:10; 1 Timothy 4:12;...
An ensample [τ υ π ο ν]. See on 1 Peter 5:3. Macedonia and Achaia. Shortly after 146 B. C., all Greece south of Macedonia and Epirus was formed into a Roman province under the name of Achaia, and Mac...
THE MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS On this earth we may expect to find no church model in all things. Even the Twelve had a traitor, and yet they were nourished and taught by t...